Using Hydroquinone Has Damaged my Skin: How Do I Reverse This and Regain Normal Skin Tone?
asked 1 year ago by spids in Biloxi, MS
Latest answer by Emily Altman, MD
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Tags: stretch marks, damage, dark skin, hydroquinone, reversal
i am of fair to dark skintone,but the colour of my buttom is really dark and is filled with stretchmarks.how do i get rid of this darkness nd existing stretch marks and cellulite looking spots?
2 answers to Using Hydroquinone Has Damaged my Skin: How Do I Reverse This and Regain Normal Skin Tone?
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Hydroquinone and skin
Using hydroquinones for an extended period of time can cause darkening called exogenous ochronosis, which is difficult to reverse, but it does not cause stretch marks or cellulite. You need an evaluation by a board certified dermatologist to determine what the condition of your skin is and how to treat it.
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Hydroquinone Side Effects
Hydroquinones are bleaching agents that should be monitored by a board certified dermatologist. The most common side effect is irritation of the skin. A more rare side effect is ochronosis. This is a permanent discoloration of the skin that is fortunately very rare but occurs in patients using hydroquinones for a long duration.
Anthony Perri, MD
Houston Dermatologist
Houston Dermatologist